Are you worried about the massive cost of getting a college education?
Here are two magic words for you: free college.
Is there even such a thing?
Going to community college is a surefire way to save money on a degree. But community colleges also offerseveral resources that are free or cheap.
Yes, there is, if you play your cards right.
Sure, thats nice if you happen to work for Fidelity.
If youre really interested in free college, though, weve done some research for you.
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Lets look at whether theyll work for you.
We also have some other ways you’re free to ease the burden of paying for college.
That was back in the mid-1980s, though, when the cost of college wasnt off the charts.
Unfortunately, the cost of college tuition has risen faster than inflation every single year for decades now.
Thats why 46 million Americans owe $1.75 trillion in student loans.
Since 1985, its increased by roughly 130%!
Do you have $80,000 handy?
Yeah, neither do we.
Here are three ideas for free college.
Big companies are looking for ways to attract and keep workers.
That includes employers such as Citi, McDonalds, Raytheon Technologies and Synchrony Financial.
For even bigger savings, though, attending certain community colleges in certain states can be totally free.
Keep in mind that youd still be on the hook for the cost of books and housing and such.
The states in question include California, Indiana, Kentucky, New York and Tennessee.
And Floridas Bright Futures scholarships cover the full cost of state college tuition for high-achieving high school students.
The details and requirements vary by state.
(Google is your friend here.)
Were living longer than ever before.
Go back to school!
In fact,we found at least one option in every state.
So, can you really go to college for free?
Or at least for a lot cheaper?
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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